The Visual Communications program prepares students for employment in design studios, inplant design departments, advertising agencies, and other firms producing advertising and graphic designs. The Visual Communications program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program of study emphasizes computer generated graphic design. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of visual communications. Graduates of the program receive a Visual Communications diploma.